Global Entry and TSA PreCheck: This episode Might Save You Money.

Tired of long airport lines? In this episode, we break down the benefits, costs, and tips for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. Learn how these trusted traveler programs can save you time, reduce stress, and even help you save money on your next trip.  TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAMShttps://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/TSA PreCheckDepartures from U.S. Airports$85 USDTravel by AirEligibility: U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residentsGlobal EntryEntry into the U.S. from International Destinations$100 USDTravel by Air, Land, and Seaincludes TSA PreCheckEligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and select foreign nationalsNexusEntry into the U.S. from Canada$50 USDTravel by Air, Land, and Seamay include TSA PREEligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and Mexican nationalsSentriEntry into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico$122.50 USDTravel by Air and Landmay include TSA PreCheckEligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and all foreign nationals.FASTFor truck drivers entering and exiting the U.S. from Canada and Mexico$50 USDTravel for Commercial Trucksdoes not include TSA preEligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and Mexican nationals*You can sign up for TSA PreCheck even if you do not currently have a passport. https://www.tsa.gov/precheck/credit-cards-offerIf you are a member or customer of one of the organizations or credit cards on the page at the link above, you may qualify to have some or the TSA PreCheck® application fee covered or be able to pay with frequent flyer miles/points. Contact your credit card company or loyalty program to learn more.Credit cards and loyalty programs cover the TSA PreCheck® application fee as a member benefit, provide a statement credit towards the application fee, or allow members to use rewards points to pay for the TSA PreCheck® application fee.After you apply, you will need to attend an in-person appointment that includes a background check and fingerprinting/getting a photo taken. At this point, you would normally pay the $85 application fee, which will cover you for five years. After that, if you are approved, you will be issued a Known Traveler Number within a couple of weeks. You will then input your Known Traveler Number into your itinerary or your frequent flyer profile, and each time you fly, you will be eligible for Pre-Check.Tip: Always double-check that your Known Traveler Number is in your frequent flyer profile, especially if you are flying on Southwest, since it can “disappear” sometimes. You won’t be issued Pre-Check every time, but about 95% to 98% of the time, you will see the Pre-Check logo on your boarding pass after you check in, and that’s all you need.https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/best-credit-cards-for-global-entry-and-tsa-precheck/TSA Pre✓® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides the TSA Pre✓® benefit plus expedited U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. TSA Pre✓® costs $85 and Global Entry costs $100 for a five-year membership. Travelers interested in Global Entry must apply through the Trusted Traveler Program website. Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI are programs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. U.S. citizens and UWanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.